Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 461:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Baseball Bo Jackson 1990 Donruss BC-1 MVP Purple Hat Error
This is a 1990 Donruss Bo Jackson Bonus Card, designated as BC-1, featuring the Kansas City Royals outfielder. This specific example is the highly sought-after Purple Hat error variant, where the player’s cap displays a distinct violet or purple hue instead of the standard Royals blue. The card front features a portrait of Jackson against a gray background with a repeating MVP text pattern, framed by the vibrant red and black-speckled border characteristic of the 1990 Donruss set. The reverse side is printed on orange cardstock in a horizontal orientation, providing a statistical breakdown of his performance from 1986 through 1989. The text highlights his 1989 All-Star Game MVP performance and his status as a Heisman Trophy winner. This card is a notable error print from the junk wax era that remains a staple for Bo Jackson and error card collectors.
Condition report:
This card is ungraded. The centering on the front appears slightly shifted toward the top and right borders. The corners are sharp and well-defined with no significant blunting or wear visible. The edges are generally clean, although the top edge exhibits minor factory-cut roughness which is a common production trait for this specific set. The surface is glossy and appears free of major scratches, print lines, or creases. The reverse is clean with no evidence of wax staining or environmental damage.
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